Ground Handling & Airport Services Contracts

Ensuring Fair and Balanced Ground Handling Agreements

Ground handling services are essential for the smooth operation of airlines and airport facilities, covering everything from passenger check-in and baggage handling to aircraft fueling and catering. Entering into ground handling agreements requires careful legal structuring to ensure fair contract terms, cost transparency, and clear service obligations. We assist in drafting and reviewing agreements between airlines and service providers, ensuring that responsibilities, performance benchmarks, and liability clauses are clearly defined. Our goal is to protect our clients from operational risks, unexpected costs, and service disruptions caused by poorly structured agreements.

Legal Considerations in Airport Concession Agreements

Airports often enter into concession agreements with private service providers for a range of operations, including fueling, aircraft maintenance, and passenger services. These contracts involve long-term commitments, investment obligations, and regulatory compliance, requiring a thorough legal approach. We provide expert legal advisory to airport operators, airlines, and ground service providers in structuring agreements that align with both business interests and regulatory requirements. From negotiating revenue-sharing models to ensuring compliance with airport authority regulations, we help our clients secure favorable contract terms that protect their long-term operational success.

Managing Liability & Indemnity in Ground Handling Services

Ground handling services involve high operational risks, and any service failure—such as mishandled baggage, aircraft damage, or fueling errors—can lead to financial losses and liability claims. It is crucial that contracts clearly define liability limits, indemnity clauses, and insurance coverage to mitigate risks. We provide legal guidance in structuring liability provisions that protect airlines and service providers from excessive claims, ensuring that risk allocation is fair and legally enforceable. Additionally, we assist in resolving disputes related to ground handling failures, helping clients avoid prolonged legal battles and financial losses.